This experimental non-randomized clinical study is aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety assessment of the proposed topical therapy algorithms with the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in reducing the severity of atopic dermatitis and the degree of development of transcutaneous sensitization in children of the first year of life.
This experimental non-randomized clinical study is aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety assessment of the proposed topical therapy algorithms using topical glucocorticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors in reducing the severity of atopic dermatitis and the degree of development of transcutaneous sensitization in children of the first year of life. The study included more than 100 children aged 2 to 4 months, who, depending on the decision of the researcher, were divided into two groups. During the period of acute manifestations / exacerbation of atopic dermatitis, patients of both groups received basic therapy, which included the use of a topical glucocorticosteroid (0.1% methylprednisolone aceponate cream) 2 times a day in combination with emollients 2 times a day for 10 days. After the relief of acute inflammatory manifestations, the patients were prescribed proactive therapy, including the use of a topical calcineurin inhibitor or a topical glucocorticosteroid, as a result of which comparison groups were formed. Group No. 1, after the end of basic therapy, received a topical calcineurin inhibitor (1% cream pimecrolimus), which was prescribed in the mode 2 times a day for 3 months, and then in the mode of double application (morning / evening) 3 times a week for up to 1 year. life; Group No. 2 after the end of basic therapy received a topical glucocorticosteroid (methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) 2 times a week for 3 months, and then - with exacerbation of AD. Patients of both groups used emollients for a long time in the mode 1-2 times a day. The safety and efficacy of the assigned algorithm was assessed by an investigator at the center. Efficacy was measured using the EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) score at screening and then at 6, 9 and 12 months of age. And also by tracking the dynamics of the class and level of sIgE to food (cow's milk protein, chicken egg protein, wheat, soy) and household (hx2 "house dust mixture: Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, D. farinae, Blatella germanica") allergens using an automated immunological analyzer ImmunoCAP250 (UniCAP System / Phadia AB, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sweden) at the time of screening and then at 6 and 12 months of age.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
Patients received pimecrolimus cream 1% 2 times a day for 3 months. Then use in a double application mode (morning / evening) 3 times a week for up to 1 year of age. Also, patients used emollients 1-2 times a day.
Patients received 0.1% methylprednisolone aceponate cream 2 times a week for 3 months, and then used for exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. Also, patients used emollients 1-2 times a day.
National Medical Research Center for Children's Health
Moscow, Russia
Change from baseline response based on the specific IgE level at 6 months
Assessment of change of specific IgE level for investigated food / household allergens in serum by ImmunoCAP
Time frame: 6 months of life
Change from baseline response based on the specific IgE level at 12 months
Assessment of change of specific IgE level for investigated food / household allergens in serum by ImmunoCAP
Time frame: 12 months of life
Change from baseline response based on the class of sensitization at 6 months
Assessment of change of the class of sensitization to food / household allergens by ImmunoCAP
Time frame: 6 months of life
Change from baseline response based on the class of sensitization at 12 months
Assessment of change of the class of sensitization to food / household allergens by ImmunoCAP
Time frame: 12 months of life
Change in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) from baseline
The Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) quantifies the severity of a subject's AD based on both severity of lesion clinical signs and the percent of body surface area (BSA) affected. EASI is a composite scoring of the degree of erythema, induration/papulation, excoriation, and lichenification (each scored separately) for each of four body regions, with adjustment for the percent of BSA involved for each body region and for the proportion of the body region to the whole body. Severity is classified as: 0 = clear; 0.1 - 1.0 = almost clear; 1.1-7.0 = mild; 7.1-21.0 = moderate; 21.1-50.0 = severe; 50.1-72.0 = very severe. The lower the scores the better outcome of the treatment.
Time frame: 6 months of age, 9 months of age, 12 months of age
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NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
108
Incidence of Adverse events leading to discontinuation
The number of participants who developed side effects that led to withdrawal from participation in the study. Registration of cases and reasons for the cancellation of the used external medicines.
Time frame: From Baseline up to 12 months of life